The Gist
For thirty minutes each day, Pesca challenges himself and his audience, in a responsibly provocative style, and gets beyond the rigidity and dogma. The Gist is surprising, reasonable, and willing to critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.
1176
Alex Gibney's Citizen K
His new documentary tells the story of Putin and post-Soviet Russia through the lens of one ousted oligarch.
35 min
1177
The Great Denial
Despite the evidence, Republicans still believe Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t pressured by Trump.
28 min
1178
The Business of Apples
The Sporkful host Dan Pashman talks about the highly anticipated release of the Cosmic Crisp apple.
25 min
1179
Paving the Way to Progressive America
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown documents the eight progressive senators who changed the country forever in his new book.
33 min
1180
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Game
Who’s on the ballot this year and who should make it in?
29 min
1181
David Shulkin Knows Sacrifice
Even after his controversial ousting, the ex-secretary of Veterans Affairs wants to save the veteran healthcare system.
28 min
1182
Gordon Sondland Has No Clue
The U.S. Ambassador to the EU loves to evade questioning.
27 min
1183
Another Day, Another Impeachment Hearing
This time, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and Jennifer Williams are put to the test.
30 min
1184
Crowdfunding Creativity
Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler had to rethink what creativity meant.
31 min
1185
Devin Nunes Is a Nincompoop
He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
26 min
1186
The Business of Celebrity Tabloids
The new film Scandalous documents the winding history of the National Enquirer.
23 min
1187
The Threat of Democracy
Trump’s team is trying to skirt the system.
29 min
1188
For the Love of Scandal
Sometimes the public cares less than the press.
32 min
1189
The Imperfect Republican Defense
They just can’t seem to get their case against impeachment straight.
23 min
1190
Edward Norton’s Motherless Brooklyn
His interest in noir and urban development shines through.
29 min
1191
Steve Bullock’s Blue-Collar Candidacy
He considers his ability to win in Trump territory useful and important.
30 min
1192
The Policy Popularity Game
Sometimes people don’t want what’s best for them.
28 min
1193
Another Plan for That?
Warren’s Medicare strategy is too warped to understand.
31 min
1194
Kellyanne Conway’s Fibs and Half-Truths
She can’t seem to get her lies straight.
32 min
1195
The Future for Democrats
At Politicon, a panel of Democrats debate the future of the party.
42 min
1196
The Truth About Impossible Burgers
Maria Konnikova unravels the truths behind Impossible and Beyond burgers.
26 min
1197
Tupac and Biggie: What Really Happened?
Joel Anderson of Slow Burn investigates the truth and mythos behind these two legendary rappers.
28 min
1198
Samantha Power’s Atrocity Prevention
What her time as U.S. Ambassador to the UN taught her about drawing the line on mass atrocities.
30 min
1199
The Fall of Katie Hill
Her mishandling of this relationship cost her a lot more than her Congressional seat.
35 min
1200
Joel Stein Knows You’re Elitist
He breaks down who’s part of the elite, who’s not, and why those distinctions are important.
29 min